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    Renee J.

    This was actually my first time inside the Aztec Theatre. We went to see the Yacht Rock Review and it was so much fun. The inside of the theater is beautifully restored, and the venue is a great size so even balcony seats have a wonderful view of the stage. Even though it's a historic building, the Aztec is well cared for and very clean. There was plenty of staff and drink counters to reduce the lines. I'm a huge fan and hope that I can attend more concerts at the Aztec Theatre in the future..

    Veronica Pagán B.

    I came here for the Hermanos Gutierrez concert and had a great time! I got my ticket at a yelp elite Fiesta metal scavenger hunt when representatives from the Aztec theater showed up to hand out metals and show the concert lineup. For Hermanos Gutierrez thing had a buy one get one free and I jumped on it right away! Even though the tickets were standing room, only, they did have some benches at the very back, which were nice to sit down and enjoy the show and just take in the vibe. We ordered a few snacks, a pretzel with cheese and some tonic water with lime. I was so happy they had food available because I definitely didn't eat enough before going! The pretzel was to be as expected, not horrible not great. But overall, I absolutely love it at the Aztec, it has a nice intimate atmosphere.

    Bury me in SMOKE!
    Daniel C.

    3.5 Stars I was standing in line for at least an hour at the merch booth. A rocker dude was surveying the Aztec lobby trying to make sense of the choice of Mesoamerican decor. He was like, " I've gone to a couple of shows here!" I remember after this theater closed the conversation was to raze it. But salvaging its former architecture was the best plan moving forward. And I think its investors thus far have done a good job of restoring it. Twas not so long ago in a galaxy far away that this was once a downtown theater. I used to see Godzilla, Bruce Lee and Burt Reynold's movies here. I once got chased out by ushers for trying to sneak into "Conan the Barbarian." Those were the days. Now it has morphed into another entertainment venue. It typically has mid-sized level shows here of some gravitas. Spanish artists, comedians, metal acts. Lots of metal acts. Although I did come here to see the "Yacht Rock Revue" not too long ago. It feels like a live venue for misfit-oddball shows. I wish it would creep forward to at least being four stars but let me include in my review why that might never happen. Firstly it is downtown which means there is zero parking. When I go here I usually park across the street at a garage. It is $35. Some might say why not park further, pay lesser and walk? I've lived in this city since "David Carradine" movies have played here. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Plus the only distance I ever walk is from sofa to fridge. Secondly, since the place is so small you are or someone is always in your way. Which goes back to the hour wait at the merch line. Another issue for me is the seating. Depending on where you sit the quarters will be tight. The mezzanine is the most opportune of any seating here. However, to get to them you have to use the stairs, which are steep. Is there accessibility for disabled or wheelboound patrons? In addition due to the venue's acoustics a band's mix can be either too choppy or sounding like you're inside a bubble. Also it doesn't leave much space to headbang or rock out. Some young lady in front of me was trying to air drum. And the whole time she was doing this her seat kept smashing my legs. In addition one thing I find shocking are the prices of drinks. As Yelp's Resident Lush I find it highly offensive that a beer at a local Pik Nik that is 3 dollars is now elevated to 15 dollars. I mean I understand if it were Olivia Newton John(RIP) pouring it. But, por favor! I noticed now they are carrying a few food items. However it probably won't lessen or heighten your experience here. I will say its saving grace are the staff here, particularly the ushers. They are extremely helpful when guiding you to your seats. They also are ultra efficient at dealing with unruly concert goers. In my opinion this is a place you will either appreciate it or will think the decor is too gaudy or dated. I'm somewhere in the middle. I think it would better be served by booking more shows for mature audiences. Maybe Jazz, blues or comedy acts. Still it is a cool place that desperately needs to find its identity. And bring down drink places. It should do the latter first.

    Kalia A.

    It was my first time at this venue for the Coco Jones concert and I absolutely loved it. From the architecture to the service. They have amazing ADA Accommodations and were so kind and welcoming. I also appreciated the flow of things inside and the type of security they had by the doors. I do wish they had better preparation for VIP instances because it started raining and we were getting soaked while waiting in line. That aspect of the event, did not start on time. Overall, everything else was good -- really clean restrooms and the food service/quality was good too!

    Great show!
    Steve G.

    Fun time! Came to see Hermanos Gutierrez- awesome laid back guitar playing. A friend told us about them but had never seen them. Once we got into the theater we upgraded to VIP seating which was nice! Still a beautiful theater that is accessible and feels "local". Like it here. Recommended

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    Abran S.

    Been here many a times, the inside is so interesting feels like I'm straight out of a Quentin Tarantino movie (from dusk til dawn). The location is convenient, I especially enjoy how close the parking is! It's right across from the building, that's crazy! Most places you have to walk super far. Anyways, once getting to the door, staff is super nice and welcoming, thankfully have never been treated badly here. The drinks are not bad, every venue is going to be expensive, so prepare yourself. Lastly, the food, I have never tried. In my opinion, just looks regular, nothing to write home about. So I would NOT waste your money, I mean, unless you're down bad hungry.

    Lilly A.

    Very small venue. Great staff. Full bar with standard prices for the drinks. Only two levels and very steep stairs.

    2 ton chandelier
    Esther M.

    Right off the Riverwalk in bustling downtown and near by parking structures. Your bag will be searches and you will walk thru a metal detector to enter. This theatre has a theme and can seem a little cheesy astetically but it's fun, it's almost 100 years old and becaue of this fold out seats are added for more seats and some things seem a bit dated but still a nice little space it is almost 100 years old after all. There is a huge old 2 ton chandelier in the lobby. If you arrive early for a show don't miss the outdoor upper deck this space has tables amd chair and a lounge area for sitting and visiting with pretty view over looking theRiverwalk.

    Lobby - Second level
    Rich M.

    The Aztec Theater is nearly 100 years old and the stalwart venue has been lovingly restored. This iconic venue is a sight to behold and evokes a time when the movies were a new and fascinating technology. The ornamental architecture is breathtaking. The owners have done good work to restore and enhance the venue (check out the outdoor terrace overlooking the Riverwalk) with the latest features, concessions, and modern amenities. Today's sonically sophisticated audiences will notice a significant difference in sound quality here compared to more modern theaters. This should not deter you from a concert here. This is a special and unique place.

    Asking Alexandra show at the Aztec theater.
    Sharra X.

    Only thing I didn't like about this venue was security making it hard for me to enter, the button on my short set off the sensor. So I had to step aside and do all these extra security measures. Nonetheless the venue was small, stage seem small. Wasn't all one floor leveling. So as someone who was kind of short could still see above the tall folks. Drinks were okay. Just your typical bar drinks with popcorn to snack on. Definitely would try to attend more concerts here.

    Buck Cherry
    Gemma T.

    This venue is so amazing to see concerts. It's a real treat to have something so cool, with a good sound and great staff. They get awesome talent here., bands that don't come to Austin. It is well worth a drive to see a show.

    Black Veil Brides Concert
    Daniela G.

    Went May 20th to go see Black Veil Brides in concert. Waited in line for 4 hours and the venue staff provided water to all the people waiting outside. We were let inside at the right time and I had no issues at all. It may be because BVB fans have proper concert etiquette, but I was able to leave the line and go to the restroom and come back to my original spot (I was 4th in line). The VIP session was conducted nicely. The whole vibe of the venue is really nice and the staff were really friendly. I would totally come again if BVB or any other band I like comes back.

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    Very cool architecture and we had a great experience . I'd love to see any band at this venue.

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    Great place to listen to music concerts and dance, good drinks and nice ambiance. There are plenty of parking spaces around.

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    Ask the Community - The Aztec Theatre

    I have a GA ticket. Will I be able to see the stage if I upgraded to VIP?

    Heck yea!!

    Please share info about the mezzanine level...is this the lower balcony basically, in front of the regular bslcony? I'd like seats that my 12 year old will be able to see the stage from

    Hi K.G., you are correct! The mezzanine level is in front of the balcony. Any seats in the mezzanine will have a great view of the stage. Thanks for asking!

    What ticket websites does the Aztec theatre associate with?

    Hey Stefani! We use Ticketmaster for our ticket sales. You can also purchase directly at the Box Office!

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